In the prison within the Fortress Space.
Wild, unrestrained laughter echoed through the entire space without reservation.
A brutal smile spread across Bullet's face. Ghost Qi surged throughout the dungeon, making him look like a savage, terrifying demon that had crawled out of hell.
Overjoyed, Bullet laughed as he looked at Dawn. "I really regret not meeting you sooner. Compared to Festa's 'Pirate Expo,' your goal is the truly craziest and most fanatical plan!"
"Cut it out. Even if you'd known back then, you probably would have challenged that most terrifying target alone." Dawn chuckled. "After all, what you pursued back then was individual strength."
"The old me really was too arrogant." Bullet grinned, calmly speaking of his own defeat without the slightest awkwardness on his face. "If I hadn't lost to you and learned that a powerful man like you was also constantly building up his forces to challenge that most terrifying target, I probably would've gone alone without hesitation after hearing the news."
"It's not too late now, is it?" Dawn chuckled. "Then it's time to sign the Contract."
As soon as he finished speaking, Ouroboros appeared out of thin air and landed atop Bullet's head. A Contract containing countless pieces of information was transmitted into Bullet's mind.
The next moment, a Contract Aura appeared around Bullet. A miniature Ouroboros flashed into existence before sinking into his body.
"Welcome aboard." Dawn smiled. "Next, let me introduce the forces we've hidden in the shadows."
At the same time, on Thunder God Island.
This was the headquarters Enel and the others had rebuilt after taking over Whitebeard's territory.
The island no longer resembled its former desolate state. It had been completely transformed into a steel fortress.
Leaving the city felt like stepping into the future. Mechanical soldiers patrolled with